From Nature to Prototype: Seal Whisker Sensors
Harbor seals can detect tiny disturbances in water using their uniquely shaped whiskers. Inspired by this natural sensing ability, this exhibit showcases a prototype underwater sensor developed through PhD research at RIT. Visitors will explore how flow physics and bio-inspired design are combined to create new sensing technologies and see how engineers turn ideas from nature into working prototypes.
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Exhibitor
J.K. Sah
Advisor(s)
Yes. This research is conducted under the guidance of Professor Xudong Zheng and Professor Qian Xue.
Organization
This exhibit is part of my ongoing PhD research conducted in the Flow Physics and Modeling Lab at RIT, under faculty supervision.
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